East Harlem Scholars Elementary Academy I, New York | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

Negligence has been a serious issue at this school. My kindergarten sons’ property has been damaged (numerous times) in a way fingers can not possibly damage property such as book bags, uniform shirts and sneakers. My son was forced to walk home from this building with a gash in his right sneaker, keep in mind this was only his 3rd day wearing his new sneakers. No one is able to tell us how his property is being destroyed despite the fact that there is always more than one adult present. Dean of students Mauricio Rojas has been very unprofessional as well as dishonest. He has called my personal phone at inappropriate hours. He also contacted me during work hours to tell me that my son stabbed a classmate with a pencil which we later found to be false. I don’t appreciate anyway making false accusations such as this one about my 6 year old, black in America son.
Rojas is now being promoted to Director of School Culture and Family Engagement despite what has transpired. I’ve met with multiple staff members and filed a formal complaint; the help has been inadequate! So much so that I recently sent a service request to the Mayors Office and plan to reach out to City Council shortly. My family are not victims, we are soldiers. We stand up and fight for our children as well as what’s right! ….. ??

Hmmm…. I find some of these reviews really odd, I think this school is overly communicative, to the point of being annoying. I am always getting calls or texts, from the teachers and staff reporting on my son’s behavior or work. I think overall it is a good school. The schoolwork is challenging, lots of afterschool choices, they even have Saturday school for kids who are struggling.The new building has air conditioning and an elevator. Its super clean. I didnt like the founding principal (Ms. Batista Sao- Roque) but as the school expanded she has delegated her responsibilities to other principals. The only con about this school for me is the fact that the gym and auditorium are all one space so its really uncomfortable for performances.

The EHTP program is GREAT but the school is far from it very disorganized they failed
7th grade with there math which is the most
IMPORTANT year in middle school. I feel so bad for the teens there basically stuck in the building with no fresh air for 9 hours plus the building is small so it’s worse. you would forget that this is a character school smh.Theres been fights in the classroom which is so unprofessional for a charter school.